luni, 28 octombrie 2013

Barca's chance to extend La Liga lead


With Atletico Madrid and Real madrid in action only later this week, Catalans can pile on the pressure when they travel to Celta Vigo on Tuesday.


Barcelona can build on their win over Real Madrid in El Clasico on Saturday by moving nine points clear of Los Blancos when they travel to Celta Vigo on Tuesday.


The Catalans’ 2-1 win gave them a healthy six-point cushion over Madrid with Atletico Madrid, who beat Real Betis 5-0 on Sunday, just a point behind in second.


However, despite dropping just two points in their first 10 La Liga games, Barca coach Gerardo Martino refused to concede that his side are already well on their way to retaining their title.


“There is still 60 per cent of the league to go and Madrid and Atletico are close. They can still cut the gap. Right now it counts for our confidence more than mathematically.”


Celta enjoyed arguably an even better weekend as they picked up just their second win of the season by hammering Malaga 5-0 away from home on Saturday.


The Galicians are coached by ex-Barca favourite Luis Enrique, who was linked with the Barcelona job when Martino was hastily appointed following Tito Vilanova’s unfortunate resignation due to ongoing cancer treatment in July.


And another former Barca man, Andreu Fontas, believes Celta have nothing to lose against his former club.


“The Malaga game was one we all needed, just as much the team as the fans. This victory boosts our confidence and helps us to believe in what we are doing.


“Now we have to think about the game on Tuesday against Barcelona, they are a very difficult opponent but we have to try and surprise them. We have very little to lose and a lot to gain.”


Real Madrid will have the chance to make up some ground on Wednesday when they host Sevilla at the Santiago Bernabeu.


Atletico will not be in action until Thursday, when they take on Granada but will be in a buoyant mood after their drubbing of Betis on Sunday.


Teenager Oliver Torres scored one of the fastest La Liga goals and David Villa struck twice for Atletico, who recorded their ninth win in 10 outings this term.


Joseba Llorente set the record for the quickest La Liga goal in January 2008 when he scored for Real Valladolid after seven seconds and many of the spectators at the Calderon had yet to take their seats when Torres struck.


Playmaker Koke broke clear on the left of the penalty area and his low cross found its way to the 18-year-old midfielder, who calmly stroked the ball into the net with a mere 14 seconds on the clock.


“The lad has a fantastic future ahead of him and that’s why it’s important not to rush him,” Villa said. “He put in a great performance today and people will have many, many years to enjoy this lad.


“We have to be patient as he has all he needs to be a special player.”






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